7. Training on Panchayati Raj to locally elected representatives
Funding: Uttarkhand Panchayti Raj Department
Year: 2016, 2017
Strengthening Local Governance
- Conducted structured training programs for Gram Pradhan, Ward Members, and other Panchayat representatives.
- Focused on enhancing knowledge of roles, responsibilities, and powers under the Panchayati Raj system.
Capacity Building on Planning & Implementation
- Sessions on Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP), participatory planning, and budgeting.
- Guidance on scheme convergence and optimal utilization of government funds.
Awareness on Acts, Rules & Schemes
- Detailed orientation on:
- 73rd Constitutional Amendment
- Uttarakhand Panchayati Raj Act & Rules
- Central and State-sponsored rural development schemes
- Transparency and accountability mechanisms
Promoting Inclusive & Participatory Governance
- Emphasis on women’s active participation and leadership in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
- Strategies for involving youth and marginalized communities in decision-making.
Practical Tools & Record-Keeping
- Training on maintaining panchayat records, registers, and digital platforms for governance.
- Use of e-Governance tools like e-Panchayat portals.
Impact
- Improved efficiency and transparency in village-level governance.
- Enhanced capacity of elected representatives to plan, execute, and monitor development activities effectively.
- Strengthened grassroots democracy in Uttarakhand through well-informed leadership.